National Preparedness Month Campaign.
Reinforce Emergency Preparedness. Strengthen Disaster Response. Collaborate Nationwide.
A year-round campaign for public agencies to promote community preparedness using PHapp's free multilingual tools — aligned with Ready.gov resources.
Empowering Public Agencies for National Preparedness Month
The National Preparedness Month Campaign helps public agencies promote community readiness year-round using PHapp — a free, multilingual public health and safety communication platform built by Hub Public Benefit Corp. Agencies receive ready-made promotional materials, peer collaboration, and ongoing support aligned with Ready.gov themes.
Why Join the Campaign?
Public agencies face growing challenges from extreme weather, public health crises, and disasters. By joining the cohort, you gain:
- Comprehensive Launch Support — Step-by-step guidance to activate your preparedness campaigns.
- Ready-Made Promotional Materials — Content aligned with Ready.gov, tailored for your community in 50+ languages.
- Peer Collaboration — Connect with agencies nationwide to share strategies and insights.
- Monthly Safety Promotions — Stay proactive year-round with themes like Extreme Heat Safety, Fireworks Safety, Youth Preparedness, and more.
Key Dates
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June 16 – Enrollment Deadline
The enrollment deadline for the first cohort has passed. You can still enroll for the next cohort.
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June 17 & 19 – Onboarding Webinars
You only need to attend one of the following two meetings:
June 17, Tue 10 am PT / 1pm ET — Onboarding call #1 (same content as call 2). Zoom link sent to forum members only.
June 19, Thu 10 am PT / 1pm ET — Onboarding call #2. Register for Zoom Meeting. People who enroll by the deadline are automatically registered.
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July 2 – Content Review: Extreme Heat & Fireworks Safety
Approved enrollees will receive a calendar invite.
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July – Promotion: Extreme Heat & Fireworks Safety
Approved enrollees will receive a calendar invite.
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Aug 7 – Content Review: Children & Youth Preparedness, Overdose Awareness
Approved enrollees will receive a calendar invite.
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Aug – Promotion: Children & Youth Preparedness, Overdose Awareness
Approved enrollees will receive a calendar invite.
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Aug 31 – Final Enrollment Deadline
The enrollment deadline for the first cohort has passed. You can still enroll for the launch to receive personalized promotional materials to promote PHapp to your community.
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Sep 8 – Content Review: National Preparedness Month Campaign
Approved enrollees will receive a calendar invite.
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September – National Preparedness Month Promotion
Approved enrollees will receive personalized promotional materials via email.
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October – December – Ongoing Promotions
Approved enrollees will continue receiving personalized promotional materials via email through January 2026.
What's Included in the Campaign Package
- Customizable Templates — Flyers, social media posts, and newsletters in 50+ languages.
- Analytics Dashboard — Track community engagement through your agency portal.
- Access to Wehealth Forum — Collaborate with peers and help shape the roadmap.
- Emergency Alerts & Communication Tools — Integration with PHapp for multilingual, multi-channel alerts.
- Ready.gov Alignment — Resources aligned with national preparedness standards.
If you have already enrolled, find your customized resources on the Community Resources page.
Who Should Enroll?
This campaign is a good fit for:
- Public Health Departments
- Emergency Management Agencies
- Local Government Offices
- Community Preparedness Coordinators
We recommend that you first review PHapp to determine how this preparedness resource fits in with your overall communication strategy. You can also get in touch with any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is National Preparedness Month?
National Preparedness Month, observed every September, encourages communities to be ready for disasters and emergencies. Learn more at Ready.gov.
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Is there a cost to join?
PHapp is free for the public and is already active nationwide. It works mostly on autopilot and makes verified information available in 50+ languages. There's no cost to promoting this free resource to your residents.
Hub Public Benefit Corp offers the ability to customize the content for users in your jurisdiction, along with reporting, analytics, and the ability to send emergency and non-emergency alerts. This optional plan is available at a nominal cost.
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How are materials delivered?
All resources are provided digitally through our portal and email updates.
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How do we review engagement analytics?
Cohort members can access their community portal to get access to all the data from their community. Sign in to Wehealth Portal.
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What is Wehealth Forum?
The Wehealth Forum is a collaborative community where public health professionals, emergency managers, and community partners come together to share strategies, co-develop solutions, and shape the future of public health communication tools. Learn more about the Wehealth Forum.
Ready to Join?
Enroll your agency in the campaign and get multilingual preparedness resources for your community.
About
Hub Public Benefit Corporation is a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation committed to providing broad public access to verified knowledge that supports informed decision-making. Hub builds and operates digital infrastructure — including PHapp® and the Wehealth® platform — that connects communities with public health officials, scientists, and subject-matter experts through multilingual, multi-channel communication tools.